A lumbar puncture or spinal tap may be performed for a number of reasons including diagnostic, investigative or therapeutic. It is an extremely technique-sensitive procedure that involves careful insertion of a needle between two lumbar vertebrae — bones of the spine near the lower back — to remove a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). More @Wikipedia
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